Jun 14 Things You Don't Know About The Fidget Spinner (Probably)

Originally invented in the 1990s, the fidget spinner was marketed as a toy that relieves stress and helps people who have trouble focusing.

Here are some facts you don't know about the fidget spinner (probably):

1. Fidget spinners are banned in some schools in the United States as they can be distractions.

“Fidget spinners are being misused by children who don’t know what they’re intended for. They’re using them as a game to see who can balance them longer or spin them faster," said a teacher in an interview with NY Daily News.

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2. Fidget spinner use has resulted in accidents

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3. Fidget spinner tricks are becoming popular content on YouTube. Some of these videos have more than a million views.

4. According to experts, there is no scientific research to prove that fidget spinners are nothing more than just a cheap pastime.

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Are fidget spinners just a fad? Or are they here to stay?

Fidget spinners can be purchased on Amazon, eBay, toy stores, bazaars, and tiangges.